Poster Title
P-58 Calculating Musical Perfection: the Golden Section in J.S Bach’s Violin Sonatas
Abstract
The purpose of this research project is to explore the extent to which the golden section appears in Bach’s sonatas for solo violin, BWV 1001 – 1006, and to use statistical analysis to attempt to shed light on whether any such relationships were intentional on the part of the composer. The ideal focal point of each piece will be found by applying period appropriate approximations of the Golden section to the total number of measures. The music in and around the focal point will then be analyzed for climactic or noteworthy occurrences, with any deviations measured and further analyzed for patterns.
Location
Buller Hallway
Start Date
3-6-2015 2:30 PM
End Date
3-6-2015 4:00 PM
P-58 Calculating Musical Perfection: the Golden Section in J.S Bach’s Violin Sonatas
Buller Hallway
The purpose of this research project is to explore the extent to which the golden section appears in Bach’s sonatas for solo violin, BWV 1001 – 1006, and to use statistical analysis to attempt to shed light on whether any such relationships were intentional on the part of the composer. The ideal focal point of each piece will be found by applying period appropriate approximations of the Golden section to the total number of measures. The music in and around the focal point will then be analyzed for climactic or noteworthy occurrences, with any deviations measured and further analyzed for patterns.
Acknowledgments
Advisor: Lilianne Doukhan, Music